This unit refers us how a distance learning should be structured, how the activiti be es should be organized, what is the role the intructor, what is the role the lerner, what are the most common and important componments of a distance larning course.
the position of the instructor must be flexible and open minded: sometime a monitor, sometimes a facilitator but also must respond tho the learners doubts and feedback on time; on the other hand, attitude of the lerner must be prepared to have a great disposition and autonomy otherwise the lerner will flunk in their studies.
the distance lerning courses must allow the learners, and also the instructors, for certain amount of time to analize, find, and respond-revize, in the case of the instructors- accordingy to the instructions presented to them, also the courses must be/have a two-way comunication of easy acces.
tasks must be harder that what the learners are used to bot bot too much that are not capable of doing them. aslo , each task must -or should- present a time in which the learner reflects of what he has learned and interact in someway with their peers.
domingo, 18 de abril de 2010
Reaction to Spark
the text may be short, but makes one go into insightfull and thoughtfull period, in which we can analize our use of any of this word in our everyday.
the text in itself is not large, nor needs to be, to cause a positive reaction from the learners and cause a discuction on the learners undersanding and apreciation of the word and can be the trigger to future activities.
the text in itself is not large, nor needs to be, to cause a positive reaction from the learners and cause a discuction on the learners undersanding and apreciation of the word and can be the trigger to future activities.
Principles for an e-tivity
# The activities must be content relevant
# The activities must engage intellectually
# The activities must be content related to one another
# There must be a sequence in content
# There must be time for both the learner’s and the tutor to do and revise the activities
# The difficulty in the activities must grow with the learners’ knowledge.
# The activities must promote the learner’s participation and cooperation.
# The activities must engage intellectually
# The activities must be content related to one another
# There must be a sequence in content
# There must be time for both the learner’s and the tutor to do and revise the activities
# The difficulty in the activities must grow with the learners’ knowledge.
# The activities must promote the learner’s participation and cooperation.
Electronic pages
In personal experiance, i had only used two site, on three different ocassions: nicenet and blackboard. nicenet is easier to use, but blackboard is amore complete site. but in reality, i consider, that the eficiency of the curse does not lay in the site perse, but on the teacher/instructor's performace; for example, I had a curse in which we used blackboard and was a complete disaster not because we couldn´t use the site but because there was no interaction with the teacher, the only instruction we received wa to go and post our opinion on the foro -which wasn't divided not even for units- and never reveid any form of feedback and there wasnot any other type of activity we had to do only readings and post our opinion on the foro.
but so far i could see an electronic page has to have, if the purpose is to distane learning, basically: a foro, a mail, a space for documents and reading, a baletin section and the purpose of the course, activities plan and sistem evalietion
but so far i could see an electronic page has to have, if the purpose is to distane learning, basically: a foro, a mail, a space for documents and reading, a baletin section and the purpose of the course, activities plan and sistem evalietion
E-Tiquette
The Seven Golden Rules of E-Communication
a) Never copy on an e-mail without asking and receiving permission from the originator of the message.
b) Be careful with titles. Choose a short effective title for your message.
c) When replying to someone´s message, use the same title if the topic remains the same, otherwise start a new thread with a new title.
d) Keep to one topic per message with a relevant title. It´s best to send several short messages with different titles than one long one covering many subjects.
e) If you reply to just one part of someone´s message, copy and paste their words into the start of your message, so it´s clear which section you refer to.
f) Ensure that you place new messages in the appropriate conference
g) Keep all messages short – never more than one screen. If you have something longer to say, attach it as a document.
E-MAIL:
To: julia_garcia@yahoo.com.mx
Cc: rudi78@hotmail.com,carmen2@aol.com,risitas82@yahoo.com
Subject: lesson plan
Date: 20/03 /04
Hi Julia,
Sorry but I don´t agree with your idea about making students take an English
test to be able to register for an online course. I think motivation is more
important than your level of English. You make mistakes in your messages
but you are benefiting from the course, aren´t you? Communication is more
important than accuracy.
Another thing, Rudi and Carmen – did you do the reading e-tivity for unit 2
yet? Can we compare answers?
Bye,
Daniel R.
1. Sorry but I don´t agree with your idea ... i consider his approach was too rude-al least in a written form- he should have said something like: I disagree.
2. instead of: "You make mistakes in your messages
but you are benefiting from the course" he should have written something like although you make mistakes, you are bene fitting from the courrse.
3. he changes the topic abruptly.
CONFERENCE POSTING:
29 March
From: Aurora H.
Subject:re.
I think your right. If you want to that´s what you should do. Someone else
said last week “ I felt quite threatened when one participant from this group
disagreed with me.” So I´m agree! Anyway, you know they say that when
God created man She was only joking!!:)
Aurora
1. " I think your right. If you want to that´s what you should do" it does not seem it has anything to with anything the letter from before had written
2. Changes abruptly the topic
3. She does not go deep enough to understand the topic.
a) Never copy on an e-mail without asking and receiving permission from the originator of the message.
b) Be careful with titles. Choose a short effective title for your message.
c) When replying to someone´s message, use the same title if the topic remains the same, otherwise start a new thread with a new title.
d) Keep to one topic per message with a relevant title. It´s best to send several short messages with different titles than one long one covering many subjects.
e) If you reply to just one part of someone´s message, copy and paste their words into the start of your message, so it´s clear which section you refer to.
f) Ensure that you place new messages in the appropriate conference
g) Keep all messages short – never more than one screen. If you have something longer to say, attach it as a document.
E-MAIL:
To: julia_garcia@yahoo.com.mx
Cc: rudi78@hotmail.com,carmen2@aol.com,risitas82@yahoo.com
Subject: lesson plan
Date: 20/03 /04
Hi Julia,
Sorry but I don´t agree with your idea about making students take an English
test to be able to register for an online course. I think motivation is more
important than your level of English. You make mistakes in your messages
but you are benefiting from the course, aren´t you? Communication is more
important than accuracy.
Another thing, Rudi and Carmen – did you do the reading e-tivity for unit 2
yet? Can we compare answers?
Bye,
Daniel R.
1. Sorry but I don´t agree with your idea ... i consider his approach was too rude-al least in a written form- he should have said something like: I disagree.
2. instead of: "You make mistakes in your messages
but you are benefiting from the course" he should have written something like although you make mistakes, you are bene fitting from the courrse.
3. he changes the topic abruptly.
CONFERENCE POSTING:
29 March
From: Aurora H.
Subject:re.
I think your right. If you want to that´s what you should do. Someone else
said last week “ I felt quite threatened when one participant from this group
disagreed with me.” So I´m agree! Anyway, you know they say that when
God created man She was only joking!!:)
Aurora
1. " I think your right. If you want to that´s what you should do" it does not seem it has anything to with anything the letter from before had written
2. Changes abruptly the topic
3. She does not go deep enough to understand the topic.
Emoticons
I ussually don't use them so I don't have many.
XD= happy! laughing
>.<= embarrased
T.T=crying
o.O= surprised
-.-zzz= sleeping
x.x=fainted
>.<*= angry
@.@= dizzy
XD= happy! laughing
>.<= embarrased
T.T=crying
o.O= surprised
-.-zzz= sleeping
x.x=fainted
>.<*= angry
@.@= dizzy
Electronic communication
Which mode of electronic communication will be most important to me as an e-tutor?
I would chose it depending on my lerners' needs, the curricullum's needs and the acces facility of use the exsistant technology at my disposal, taking also into account the number of lerners and the way need to communcate.
I would chose it depending on my lerners' needs, the curricullum's needs and the acces facility of use the exsistant technology at my disposal, taking also into account the number of lerners and the way need to communcate.
Explaining the Model
Fecha: martes 2 de febrero de 2010 18H36' PST
In the process for e-learning we have four approaches: the first one, Lerner centered, focuses in the student’s the prior knowledge –including conceptions, misconception and a prerequisite knowledge-; knowledge centered, gives the student the opportunity of developing critical thinking; Assessment centered and community centered. All of this approaches are included, one way or another, in two major modes of learning the collaborative, community-of-inquiry models, and community-of-learning models. In which we have to include the two major human factors: the teacher and the learner –and implicitly their interaction with themselves and the content, which can be synchronous and asynchronous, but still there has to be continuous sessions for the knowledge to happen –if a community model is chosen it also can allow certain form of sociability process not existing in the independent study. The key factor in the process of development is to take into account that the nature of the course is that it is prescribed and that continuously has to be revised for experts and still has to be cared for the excess of homogenization and tough beforehand solutions to allow any student to develop common interests among each other and strengthen and create new knowledge through collective wisdom.
In the process for e-learning we have four approaches: the first one, Lerner centered, focuses in the student’s the prior knowledge –including conceptions, misconception and a prerequisite knowledge-; knowledge centered, gives the student the opportunity of developing critical thinking; Assessment centered and community centered. All of this approaches are included, one way or another, in two major modes of learning the collaborative, community-of-inquiry models, and community-of-learning models. In which we have to include the two major human factors: the teacher and the learner –and implicitly their interaction with themselves and the content, which can be synchronous and asynchronous, but still there has to be continuous sessions for the knowledge to happen –if a community model is chosen it also can allow certain form of sociability process not existing in the independent study. The key factor in the process of development is to take into account that the nature of the course is that it is prescribed and that continuously has to be revised for experts and still has to be cared for the excess of homogenization and tough beforehand solutions to allow any student to develop common interests among each other and strengthen and create new knowledge through collective wisdom.
The Glossary
The Glossary
by:
MARIA DEL ROCIO DOMINGUEZ GAONA
Analog: A signal that is received in the same form in which it is transmitted, while the amplitude and frequency may vary.
Amplitude: The amount of variety in a signal. Commonly thought of as the height of a wave. American Standard Code for Information Interexchange (ASCII): A computer language used to convert letters, numbers, and control codes into a digital code understood by most computers.
Asynchronous: Communication in which interaction between parties does not take place simultaneously.
Asynchronous Transmission Mode (ATM): A method of sending data in irregular time intervals using a code such as ASCII. ATM allows most modern computers to communicate with one another easily.
Audio Bridge: A device used in audioconferencing that connects multiple telephone lines. Audioconferencing: Voice only connection of more than two sites using standard telephone lines.
Backbone: A primary communication path connecting multiple users.
Band: A range of frequencies between defined upper and lower limits.
Bandwidth: Information carrying capacity of a communication channel.
Binary: A computer language developed with only two letters in its alphabet.
Bit: Abbreviation for a single binary digit.
Byte: A single computer word, generally eight bits.
Browser: Software that allows you to find and see information on the Internet.
To see the whole glosary visit: http://uidaho.edu/eo/dist13.html
by:
MARIA DEL ROCIO DOMINGUEZ GAONA
Analog: A signal that is received in the same form in which it is transmitted, while the amplitude and frequency may vary.
Amplitude: The amount of variety in a signal. Commonly thought of as the height of a wave. American Standard Code for Information Interexchange (ASCII): A computer language used to convert letters, numbers, and control codes into a digital code understood by most computers.
Asynchronous: Communication in which interaction between parties does not take place simultaneously.
Asynchronous Transmission Mode (ATM): A method of sending data in irregular time intervals using a code such as ASCII. ATM allows most modern computers to communicate with one another easily.
Audio Bridge: A device used in audioconferencing that connects multiple telephone lines. Audioconferencing: Voice only connection of more than two sites using standard telephone lines.
Backbone: A primary communication path connecting multiple users.
Band: A range of frequencies between defined upper and lower limits.
Bandwidth: Information carrying capacity of a communication channel.
Binary: A computer language developed with only two letters in its alphabet.
Bit: Abbreviation for a single binary digit.
Byte: A single computer word, generally eight bits.
Browser: Software that allows you to find and see information on the Internet.
To see the whole glosary visit: http://uidaho.edu/eo/dist13.html
Concepts of Distance Education
My classmates concepts
JAZMIN IVETTE RAMOS BUELNA
Definition 1.
Distance education is beset with a remarkable paradox—it has asserted its existence, but it cannot define itself (Shale, 1990).
Definition 2
Grenville Rumble (1989) defined distance education as a process in which there must be a teacher, one or more students; a course or curriculum that the teacher is capable of teaching and the student is trying to learn; and a contract, implicit or explicit, between the student and the teacher or the institution employing the teacher, which acknowledges their respective teaching- learning roles.
Definition 3
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Research and Improvement (Bruder, 1989) defines distance education as “the application of telecommunications and electronic devices which enable students and learners to receive instruction that originates from some distant location.”
Definition 4
Rudolf Manfred Delling (Keegan, 1986) speaks of distance education as a teaching process “which is achieved by bridging the physical distance between student and teacher by means of at least one appropriate technical medium.”
Reference
Research, Current Practice, and HB 2128,The concept of distance education,George U. Hubbard,available in http://www.tcet.unt.edu/pubs/de/de02.pdf
ANGELICA ESTRADA PUENTES
Distance education is defined, for the purposes of accreditation review, as a formal educational process in which the majority of the instruction occurs when student and instructor are not in the same place. Instruction may be synchronous or asynchronous. Distance education may employ correspondence study, or audio, video, or computer technologies.
The Commission on Colleges (2000). Distance Education: Definition and Principles. Available in: http://www.nova.edu/ocean/disted/sacs_distance.pdf
Distance Education is a term used to describe the teaching and learning process that takes place when the instructor and student are separated by place and/or time. Distance delivery methods are particularly suited to students who find it difficult to attend regular on-campus courses because of schedule conflicts, family and work responsibilities, or travel barriers. Distance Education courses carry the same academic credit and rigor as traditional on-campus classes and follow the same semester start and end times.
Lenoir community college (2010). Distance Education Student Guide. Available in: http://www.lenoircc.edu/de09/student_guide_info.htm
The California Distance Learning Project (CDLP) defines distance learning as follows. "Distance Learning (DL) is an instructional delivery system that connects learners with educational resources. DL provides educational access to learners not enrolled in educational institutions and can augment the learning opportunities of current students. The implementation of DL is a process that uses available resources and will evolve to incorporate emerging technologies."
Several key features define distance learning. The importance of the teacher — learner communications cannot be overstated.
the separation of teacher and learner during at least a majority of each instructional process
separation of teacher and learner in space and/or time
the use of educational media to unite teacher and learner and carry course content
the provision of two-way communication between teacher, tutor, or educational agency and learner, and
control of the learning pace by the student rather than the distance instructor.
These definitions apply equally to high tech and low tech approaches to distance learning. The multiple distance learning definitions and other terminology is addressed in the tutorial.
California Distance Learning Project (2005). What Is Distance Learning?. Available in: http://www.cdlponline.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=whatis
ANGEL ABEL VALDEZ RAMOS
Distance education is defined, for the purposes of accreditation review, as a formal educational process in which the majority of the instruction occurs when student and instructor are not in the same place. Instruction may be synchronous or asynchronous. Distance education may employ correspondence study, or audio, video, or computer technologies.
The Commission on Colleges
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Decatur, Georgia
Distance learning, sometimes called e-learning, is a formalized teaching and learning system specifically designed to be carried out remotely by using electronic communication. Because distance learning is less expensive to support and is not constrained by geographic considerations, it offers opportunities in situations where traditional education has difficulty operating. Students with scheduling or distance problems can benefit, as can employees, because distance education can be more flexible in terms of time and can be delivered virtually anywhere.
Popular distance learning technologies include:
* Voice-centered technology, such as CD or MP3 recordings or Webcasts
* Video technology, such as instructional videos, DVDs, and interactive videoconferencing
* Computer-centered technology delivered over the Internet or corporate intranet
Studies indicate that distance learning can be as effective as the traditional format when the methods are appropriate to the teaching tasks, there is student-teacher interaction, and the teachers provide students with appropriate and timely feedback.
http://searchcio-midmarket.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid183_gci509906,00.html
http://www.nova.edu/ocean/disted/sacs_distance.pdf
Distance education is oftentimes referred to as "Distance Learning" as well, and is simply defined as "a field of education focusing on the andragogy and pedagogy, instructional systems, and technology which endeavor to deliver an education to students who are not physically in a classroom or campus setting." In its simplest terms, it means earning a degree online.
The use of electronic (i.e. computers) and printed media enable the student to pursue their education without attending classes on a college or university campus. They are enabled to communicate and study at the times they select, through various technologies that allow them to interact in real time and through many different ways using the internet.
Additionally, distance education courses do not require any physical presence on-site for reasons inclusive of taking examinations that are considered to be blended or hybrid courses of study.
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AMAURY ALMAGUER SEVILLA
DISTANCE EDUCATION - an educational process and system in which all or a significant proportion of the teaching is carried out by someone or something removed in space and time from the learner. Distance education requires structured planning, well-designed courses special instructional techniques and methods of communication by electronic and other technology, as well as specific organizational and administrative arrangements.
DISTANCE LEARNING - a system and a process that connects learners to distributed learning resources. Distance learning can take a variety of forms, all distance learning, however, is characterized by (a) separation/distance of place and/or time between instructor and learner, amongst learners, and/or between learners and learning resources; and (b) interaction between the learner and the instructor, among learners and/or between learners and learning resources conducted through one or more media.
http://www.unesco.org/education/educprog/lwf/doc/portfolio/definitions.htm
Distance education
Distance education on the other hand is less a philosophy and more a method of education. Students can study in their own time, at the place of their choice (home, work or learning centre), and without face-to-face contact with a teacher. Technology is a critical element of distance education.
Bates, A.W. (2005) Technology, e-Learning and Distance Education London/New York: RoutledgeFalmer.Available http://www.tonybates.ca/2008/07/07/what-is-distance-education/
What is e-Learning?
e-Learning is an umbrella term that describes learning done at a computer, usually connected to a network, giving us the opportunity to learn almost anytime, anywhere.
e-Learning is not unlike any other form of education - and it is widely accepted that e-Learning can be as rich and as valuable as the classroom experience or even more so. With its unique features e-Learning is an experience that leads to comprehension and mastery of new skills and knowledge, just like its traditional counterpart.
http://www.worldwidelearn.com/elearning-essentials/index.html
HILDEBERTO JOSUE PEREZ PEREZ
DISTANCE LEARNING DEFINITIONS 1 "The acquisition of knowledge and skills through mediated information and instruction, encompassing all technologies and other forms of learning at a distance." USDLA 2 “Distance education is planned learning that normally occurs in a different place from teaching and as a result requires special techniques of course design, special instructional techniques, special methods of communication by electronic and other technology, as well as special organizational and administrative arrangements" by Greg Kearsley (1996) 3 “The process of extending learning, or delivering instructional resource-sharing opportunities, to locations away from a classroom, building or site, to another classroom, building or site by using video, audio, computer, multimedia communications, or some combination of these with other traditional delivery methods." The ITC definition http://www.uwex.edu/disted/definition.cfm
DELIA YAMILE MARQUEZ NAVARRO
Definition 1:
The USDLA definition: “The acquisition of knowledge and skills through mediated information and instruction, encompassing all technologies and other forms of learning at a distance."
http://www.usdla.org/html/aboutUs/vmd.htm
Definition 2:
The California Distance Learning Project's definition is: "Distance Learning (DL) is an instructional delivery system which connects learners with educational resources. DL provides educational access to learners not enrolled in educational institutions and can augment the learning opportunities of current students. The implementation of DL is a process which uses available resources and will evolve to incorporate emerging technologies."
http://www.cdlponline.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=whatis
Definition 3:
As defined by Michael Moore, then director of The American Center for the Study of Distance Education, Penn State: "Distance education is planned learning that normally occurs in a different place from teaching and as a result requires special techniques of course design, special instructional techniques, special methods of communication by electronic and other technology, as well as special organizational and administrative arrangements"
http://www.uwex.edu/disted/definition.cfm
OLIVIA ARELLANO RAMIREZ
concepts for Distance Education
“The process of extending learning or delivering instructional resource-sharing opportunities to
locations away from a classroom, building or site, to another classroom, building or site by using
video, audio, computer, multimedia, communications, or some combination of these with other
traditional delivery methods.”
http://144.162.197.250/definition.htm
Distance education is defined as institution-based formal education where the learning group is separated, and where interactive telecommunications systems are used to connect learners, resources, and instructors.
In a time where distance education is becoming widely utilized across the globe, this at-a-glace approach makes it easier than ever to respond to the growing demand and questions about this subject matter.
ttp://www.amazon.ca/Distance-Education-Definition-Glossary-Terms/dp/1607521385
Distance education is defined, for the purposes of accreditation review, as a formal educational
Process in which the majority of the instruction occurs when student and instructor are not in the same place. Instruction may be synchronous or asynchronous. Distance education may employ
Correspondence study, or audio, video,o r computer technologies.
http://www.nova.edu/ocean/disted/sacs_distance.pdf
CHRISTIAN LIZETH ZEPEDA VARGAS
Definition 1
Distance learning is the process of transferring knowledge to learners (students) who are separated from the instructor (teacher) by time and/or physical distance and are making use of technology components, such as the Internet, video, CD's, tapes, and other forms of technology to accomplish learning.
Distance Learning Colleges Guide (2005). What is Distance Learning? Highlighting accredited online degrees and colleges. Available in http://www.distance-learning-college-guide.com/what-is-distance-learning.html
Definition 2
The terms 'distance education' and' open learning' have been used in different contexts with some what different meanings. Distance Education has been defined as an educational process in which a significant proportion of the teaching is conducted by someone removed in space and/or time from the learner. Distance Education programmes have often used a combination of educational media, old and new, varying from print to broadcasts to audio and video recordings, and included opportunities for face to face study as well as learning from recorded material.
Lajpat Nagar. (1997). Concepts of Distance Education and Open Learning. National Informatics Centre. Available in http://www.education.nic.in/cd50years/g/52/4j/524J0401.htm
Definition 3
Dohmen (1977) defines distance education as "a systematically organised form of self-study in which student counselling, the presentation of learning material and securing and supervising of students' success is carried out by a team of teachers, each of whom has responsibilities. It is made possible at a distance by means of media which can cover long distances".
Unit 1 Distance Education: Concept and Scope. Available in http://www.egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/25006/1/Unit1.pdf
EBER NATAN TORIZ GARCIA
1.- A type of education, typically college-level, where students work on their own at home or at the office and communicate with faculty and other students via e-mail, electronic forums, videoconferencing, chat rooms, bulletin boards, instant messaging and other forms of computer-based communication.
Most distance learning programs include a computer-based training (CBT) system and communications tools to produce a virtual classroom. Because the Internet and World Wide Web are accessible from virtually all computer platforms, they serve as the foundation for many distance learning systems.
http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/D/distance_learning.html
2.- Distance education, or distance learning, is a field of education that focuses on the pedagogy, technology, and instructional system designs that aim to deliver education to students who are not physically "on site". According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, it “is a process to create and provide access to learning when the source of information and the learners are separated by time and distance, or both.”[1] In other words, distance learning is the process of creating an educational experience of equal qualitative value for the learner to best suit their needs outside the classroom. Distance education courses that require a physical on-site presence for any reason including the taking of examinations is considered to be a hybrid or blended course of study. This emerging technology is becoming widely used in universities and institutions around the globe. With the recent trend of technological advance, distance learning is becoming more recognized for its potential in providing individualized attention and communication with students internationally. The most widely cited pedagogical theory of distance education is that of "transactional distance" [2].
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distance_education
3.- California Distance Learning Project: What is Distance Learning?
The California Distance Learning Project's definition is: "Distance Learning (DL) is an instructional delivery system which connects learners with educational resources. DL provides educational access to learners not enrolled in educational institutions and can augment the learning opportunities of current students. The implementation of DL is a process which uses available resources and will evolve to incorporate emerging technologies."
http://www.uwex.edu/disted/definition.cfm
RAQUEL GALLEGOS CASTELLANOS
Distance Education
Distance education is defined, for the purposes of accreditation review, as a formal educational process in which the majority of the instruction occurs when student and instructor are not in the same place. Instruction may be synchronous or asynchronous. Distance education may employ correspondence study, or audio, video, or computer technologies. The Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools 1866 Southern Lane
Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, Distance Education: Definition and principles. A policy statement. Available in http://www.nova.edu/ocean/disted/sacs_distance.pdf
Teaching and learning in which learning normally occurs in a different place from teaching. Michael G. Moore and Kay Shattuck. World Campus Faculty Resources. Glossary of Distance Education Terms. Available in https://courses.worldcampus.psu.edu/public/faculty/DEGlossary.shtml
A form of education that is conducted over a distance. Often the instructors and students rarely if ever see each other. Examples of distance education are online education, telecourses, and hybrid courses. Black River Technical College. Distance Education Glossary. Available in http://de.blackrivertech.org/FAQs/Glossary.htm
TANYA ODETTE PEDRAZA LOPEZ
What is Distance Education?
Courses that are taught at a distance using educational technology are referred to as distance education classes.
Distance Education is characterized by:
§ Physical and/or time separation of the student and the instructor during the majority of class
§ The use of educational technology to bring together the student and instructor and to transmit course content
§ Two-way communication between the instructor and student (Verduin and Clark, 1991)
http://www.boisestate.edu/distance/whatis.shtml
What is Distance Education?
Within a context of rapid technological change and shifting market conditions, the American education system is challenged with providing increased educational opportunities without increased budgets. Many educational institutions are answering this challenge by developing distance education programs. At its most basic level, distance education takes place when a teacher and student(s) are separated by physical distance, and technology (i.e., voice, video, data, and print), often in concert with face-to-face communication, is used to bridge the instructional gap. These types of programs can provide adults with a second chance at a college education, reach those disadvantaged by limited time, distance or physical disability, and update the knowledge base of workers at their places of employment.
http://uidaho.edu/eo/dist1.html
Distance Education
Off-campus education, also known as distance education or external study, provides an opportunity for you to study if you are unable to attend university due to work, family commitments or other reasons.
Distance education allows you to arrange your study around your work and family commitments. Your understanding of the subjects you are studying will be enhanced by access to online units, CDROMs, DVDs, text books and other reference material. Support and communication between lecturers and students is available via email, online discussions and chat, telephone, and on campus intensive schools. UNE provides web-based facilities which allow you to send questions, submit assignments, order library books, check your grades and access other resources, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
http://www.une.edu.au/about/off-campus-ed/
ROSA NEREIDA CARRIZALES JIMENEZ
On line Education:
Definition #1
The Garrison and Shale definition of distance education (1987a, p. 10-11) offers a minimum set of criteria and allows more flexibility. They suggest that:
* Distance education implies that the majority of educational communication between teacher and student occurs non contiguously
* Distance education involves two-way communication between teacher and student for the purpose of facilitating and supporting the educational process
* Distance education uses technology to mediate the necessary two-way communication.
Garrison & Shale (1987) IPSE Research in Distance Education by Michael Jeffries. Assistant Director of Educational Services, IHETS. Available in:
http://www.digitalschool.net/edu/DL_history_mJeffries.html
Definition #2
* The separation of teacher and learner during at least a majority of each instructional process.
* The use of educational media to unite teacher and learner and carry course content.
* The provision of two-way communication between teacher, tutor, or educational agency and learner.
Task Force on Distance Education, 1992. "Report of the Task Force on Distance Education," The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, November. Published electronically in DEOSNEWS 3:7 and 3:8 (July 1993, August 1993) Available in: http://www.studyoverseas.com/distance/distance1.htm
Definition #3
Is a learning experience delivered via a computer and the Internet. Course work is conducted through electronic forums, discussion groups, external resources, quizzes, social rooms, and online submitted assignments. Learning activities also include pairwork, small group work and project work and throughout the course you have the guidance of one of our professional online tutors.
British Council Available in:
http://www.britishcouncil.org/turkey-english-teacher-training-online-what-is-online-learning.htm
KARLA JANETTE RANGEL CAMPINO
What is distance education?
Courses that are taught at a distance using educational technology are referred to as distance education classes.
Online Journal of What is distance education?. Available in
http://www.boisestate.edu/distance/whatis.shtml
What is Distance Education?
Within a context of rapid technological change and shifting market conditions, the American education system is challenged with providing increased educational opportunities without increased budgets. Many educational institutions are answering this challenge by developing distance education programs. At its most basic level, distance education takes place when a teacher and student(s) are separated by physical distance, and technology (i.e., voice, video, data, and print), often in concert with face-to-face communication, is used to bridge the instructional gap. These types of programs can provide adults with a second chance at a college education, reach those disadvantaged by limited time, distance or physical disability, and update the knowledge base of workers at their places of employment.
Online Journal of DISTANCE EDUCATION AR A GLANCE GUIDE:1 Distance Education: An Overview. Available in http://uidaho.edu/eo/dist1.html
What is distance education?
Distance education is instruction that occurs when the instructor and student are separated by distance or time, or both. A wide array of technologies are currently used to link the instructor and student. Courses are offered via videotape, broadcast television, ITFS (instructional television fixed service), microwave, satellite, interactive video, audio tapes, audioconferencing, CD-ROM, and, increasingly, computer networking—including e-mail, the Internet, and its World Wide Web.
Online Journal of What distance learners need to know. What is distance education?. Available in http://www.wcet.info/resources/publications/conguide/conguida.htm
What is distance education?
Distance education, also called distance learning, has existed for centuries. It involves obtaining knowledge outside of the traditional avenues of attendance at learned institutions. Some recent definitions have focused on it as a new development, involving advanced technology. A few have even sought to define it in terms of a single technology ¯ usually the one they are reviewing or marketing. (North 1993) Others have viewed it simply as a recent extension of the classroom environment into a remote location. (Long dist tech 1990) Such definitions have proven too restrictive and fail to recognize the actual needs of distance education users or providers.
Online Journal of The Evolution of Distance Learning. Available in http://sqzm14.ust.hk/distance/distance-1.html
What is distance education?
Distance education, flexible learning or study by correspondence offer the opportunity to undertake a course of study while balancing other commitments. This mode of study means that you can undertake a course of study without having to attend lectures ‘on campus’. You can study from home or in a remote area without having to relocate. You can be a part time or full time student. You may choose to do your entire course by distance education or choose to do some by distance and a component face to face.
Online Journal of Distance education & flexible learning delivery. Available in
http://www.goingtouni.gov.au/Main/CoursesAndProviders/GettingStarted/DistanceEducationFlexibleLearningDelivery/Default.htm
KARINA OLGUIN JIMENEZ
Distance Learning is when coursework occurs outside the standard classroom. Generally, professor and student are separated by geography. Coursework, lectures, class discussions, and testing is accomplished through a variety of media, including DVDs, Web Cams, Television and Radio broadcasts, and more.
available on http://www.distancelearninginfo.com/
Distance learning occurs when there is a separation between the instructor and the student, usually due to geographical or time concerns that prevent the student from attending an on-campus course. Often, electronic means are used to bridge this gap and distribute educational material though distance learning programs using printed and mailed materials have existed for well over a hundred years. These programs have usually been specially designed to help best meet the needs and requirements that arise when learning is taking place outside of a traditional classroom setting.
available on http://www.distancelearningnet.com/what-is-distance-learning/
Distance education brings together students and teachers separated by geographical distance. Many distance education programs operate online, allowing quality student-teacher interaction through live forums, chat, and e-mail. available on http://www.distance-education.org/
RUBEN VASQUEZ GOMEZ
Definition I: distance education as a means for educational institutions to survive in an economically difficult environment:
Acording to Kirkpatrick and Jakupec (1999) distance education is where “providing […] flexible learning environments meets the needs of adult learners and at the same time delivers education providers and effective means of survival in an increasingly competitive marketplace”. (, cited on Maddux, Ewing-Taylor & LaMont Johnson, 2002 p. 10).
Definition II: distance education as a merge of education with communicational technologies:
Since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution in the nineteenth century, advances in technology have provided people with the means for a new form of education, known today as distance education. In recent decades the wondrous array of electronic communications technology has given distance education new status. It seems to have something to offer almost everyone” (Harry, John & Keegan, 2003, p. 1)
Definition III:
“Distance education is defined as institution-based, formal education where the learning group is separated, and where interactive telecommunications systems are used to connect learners, resources, and instructors (Simonson, Smaldino, Albright, & Zvacek 2006a, cited on Schlosser, Simonson, 2006, p. 1).
Three concepts related to distance education:
I. Adaptive hypermedia: using a user profile or other means to identify what the user’s specific needs are, and then adapting the media to address that user’s needs, For example, adaptive hypermedia might provide text scaled to different reading levels or images that provide a localized example of a learning concept (Schlosser, Simonson, 2006, p. 31).
II. ALN: Asynchronous Learning Network: A form of distance learning that uses computer-networking technology, especially the Internet, for instructional activities (Schlosser, Simonson, 2006, p. 33).
III. Baud: A unit for measuring the digital transmission speed of any data. One baud equals one bit per second. 300 baud is low while 33,600 baud is fast. (2) The transmission rate at which data flows between computers, it is synonymous with bits per second (bps) (Schlosser, Simonson, 2006, p. 35).
Maddux, C. D., Ewing-Taylor, J., LaMont Johnson, D. (2002). Distance education, issues and concerns. Retrieved from
Harry, K., John, M., Keegan, D. (2003). Distance education: new perspectives. Retrieved from
Schlosser, L. A., Simonson, M. (2006). Distance education, definitions and glossary of terms. Retrieved from:
Some minor definitions:
*I call the following definitions minimal because they are too broad and do not really give any information, the mayor definitions are the ones in the first part, that are from published sources and not from glossaries.
Credit-granting education or training courses delivered to remote (off-campus) location(s) via audio, video, or computer technologies, such as the ...
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A formal learning activity which occurs when students and instructor are separated by geographic distance or by time, often supported by communications technology such as television, videotape, computers, email, mail, or interactive videoconferencing.
www.netnet.org/students/student%20glossary.htm
Educational situation in which the instructor and students are separated by time, location, or both. Education or training courses are delivered to remote locations via synchronous or asynchronous means of instruction, including written correspondence, text, graphics, audio- and videotape, CD ...
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MARIA LUISA VELAZCO VILLASEÑOR
1st definition. “Distance education is defined as institutional-based, formal education where the learning group is separated, and where interactive telecommunications systems are used to connect learners, resources, and instructors,” (Simonson, Smaldino, Albright & Zvacek, 2006, p. 32).
http://edrev.asu.edu/reviews/rev546.htm
2nd definition.Distance education means instruction in which the instructor and student are separated by distance and interact through the assistance of communication technology.
http://cms.cerritos.edu/ic/de-standards#I
3rd definition.Distance education is defined as all credit and non-credit education and training activities that are delivered via any electronic means.
http://www.sdbor.edu/euc/definition.htm
ZENIA LOPEZ LARES
Definition of distance education:
Distance learning gives you the flexibility to design your studies to suit your needs. Whether you are looking to launch your career with one of our professionally accredited degrees or expand your horizons through single subject study, CSU allows you to balance an online supported education around your work, your family and your lifestyle.
Charles Sturt University (2010)http://www.csu.edu.au/study/distance-education/.
Distance education allows you to arrange your study around your work and family commitments. Your understanding of the subjects you are studying will be enhanced by access to online units, CDROMs, DVDs, text books and other reference material.
UNE university (2009) http://www.une.edu.au/about/off-campus-ed/.
Distance education is simple enough: Students and teachers are separated by distance and sometimes by time. This contrast with the ancient tutorial in which a teacher and an individual learner met at the same time and place and the more familiar contemporary model of instruction in a class room, where a teacher talks to a group of learners, all together at the same time in the same place.
Michael G. Moore and Greg K. (2005) http://www.amazon.com/Distance-Education-Michael-G-Moore/dp/0534264964#reader_0534264964.
MICHELLE ALEXANDRA RUIZ AVILA
Distance education. The type of education where the instructor and the students are in physically separate locations. It can be either synchronous or asynchronous, and can include correspondence, video or satellite broadcasts, or e-Learning. It usually implies the higher education level.
http://www.justcolleges.com/elearn/glossary.htm
Distance education. A mode of education where tudents study off campus using University study materials and are not required to attend regular lectures, tutorials, seminars, laboratory or practical classes but residential schools or other specific attendance's may be prescribed.
http://www.csu.edu.au/division/student-admin/glossary.htm
Distance education. A planned teaching/learning experience that uses a wide spectrum of technologies to reach learners at a distance and is designed to encourage learner interaction and certification of learning.
http://www.uwex.edu/ics/design/glossary.htm
ADAN INZUNZA ACOSTA
Definitions:
counselors
Specialists in learning who help individual students with academic or personal problems that interfere with learning. In North American institutions the term "advisor" is more commonly used. Quite often course instructors are required to provide advising.
G. Moore & Shattuck (2001) Distance Education Terms. Pennsylvania State University
https://courses.worldcampus.psu.edu/public/faculty/DEGlossary.shtml
curriculum model
The structure in which a program of study is offered. Distance education courses of study are divided into either a subject-matter-oriented curriculum model or a competency-oriented model. The distinction is an important consideration for design, delivery, and assessment. (See Inglis, Ling, & Joosten (1999) p. 69)
G. Moore & Shattuck (2001) Distance Education Terms. Pennsylvania State University
https://courses.worldcampus.psu.edu/public/faculty/DEGlossary.shtml
learner autonomy
"Concept that learners have different capacities for making decisions regarding their own learning." Relates to the structure and interactive expectations of a distance education course. A key element in adult learning. (See Moore & Kearsley (1996) pp. 24-25, 204-205)
G. Moore & Shattuck (2001) Distance Education Terms. Pennsylvania State University
https://courses.worldcampus.psu.edu/public/faculty/DEGlossary.shtml
JAZMIN IVETTE RAMOS BUELNA
Definition 1.
Distance education is beset with a remarkable paradox—it has asserted its existence, but it cannot define itself (Shale, 1990).
Definition 2
Grenville Rumble (1989) defined distance education as a process in which there must be a teacher, one or more students; a course or curriculum that the teacher is capable of teaching and the student is trying to learn; and a contract, implicit or explicit, between the student and the teacher or the institution employing the teacher, which acknowledges their respective teaching- learning roles.
Definition 3
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Research and Improvement (Bruder, 1989) defines distance education as “the application of telecommunications and electronic devices which enable students and learners to receive instruction that originates from some distant location.”
Definition 4
Rudolf Manfred Delling (Keegan, 1986) speaks of distance education as a teaching process “which is achieved by bridging the physical distance between student and teacher by means of at least one appropriate technical medium.”
Reference
Research, Current Practice, and HB 2128,The concept of distance education,George U. Hubbard,available in http://www.tcet.unt.edu/pubs/de/de02.pdf
ANGELICA ESTRADA PUENTES
Distance education is defined, for the purposes of accreditation review, as a formal educational process in which the majority of the instruction occurs when student and instructor are not in the same place. Instruction may be synchronous or asynchronous. Distance education may employ correspondence study, or audio, video, or computer technologies.
The Commission on Colleges (2000). Distance Education: Definition and Principles. Available in: http://www.nova.edu/ocean/disted/sacs_distance.pdf
Distance Education is a term used to describe the teaching and learning process that takes place when the instructor and student are separated by place and/or time. Distance delivery methods are particularly suited to students who find it difficult to attend regular on-campus courses because of schedule conflicts, family and work responsibilities, or travel barriers. Distance Education courses carry the same academic credit and rigor as traditional on-campus classes and follow the same semester start and end times.
Lenoir community college (2010). Distance Education Student Guide. Available in: http://www.lenoircc.edu/de09/student_guide_info.htm
The California Distance Learning Project (CDLP) defines distance learning as follows. "Distance Learning (DL) is an instructional delivery system that connects learners with educational resources. DL provides educational access to learners not enrolled in educational institutions and can augment the learning opportunities of current students. The implementation of DL is a process that uses available resources and will evolve to incorporate emerging technologies."
Several key features define distance learning. The importance of the teacher — learner communications cannot be overstated.
the separation of teacher and learner during at least a majority of each instructional process
separation of teacher and learner in space and/or time
the use of educational media to unite teacher and learner and carry course content
the provision of two-way communication between teacher, tutor, or educational agency and learner, and
control of the learning pace by the student rather than the distance instructor.
These definitions apply equally to high tech and low tech approaches to distance learning. The multiple distance learning definitions and other terminology is addressed in the tutorial.
California Distance Learning Project (2005). What Is Distance Learning?. Available in: http://www.cdlponline.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=whatis
ANGEL ABEL VALDEZ RAMOS
Distance education is defined, for the purposes of accreditation review, as a formal educational process in which the majority of the instruction occurs when student and instructor are not in the same place. Instruction may be synchronous or asynchronous. Distance education may employ correspondence study, or audio, video, or computer technologies.
The Commission on Colleges
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Decatur, Georgia
Distance learning, sometimes called e-learning, is a formalized teaching and learning system specifically designed to be carried out remotely by using electronic communication. Because distance learning is less expensive to support and is not constrained by geographic considerations, it offers opportunities in situations where traditional education has difficulty operating. Students with scheduling or distance problems can benefit, as can employees, because distance education can be more flexible in terms of time and can be delivered virtually anywhere.
Popular distance learning technologies include:
* Voice-centered technology, such as CD or MP3 recordings or Webcasts
* Video technology, such as instructional videos, DVDs, and interactive videoconferencing
* Computer-centered technology delivered over the Internet or corporate intranet
Studies indicate that distance learning can be as effective as the traditional format when the methods are appropriate to the teaching tasks, there is student-teacher interaction, and the teachers provide students with appropriate and timely feedback.
http://searchcio-midmarket.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid183_gci509906,00.html
http://www.nova.edu/ocean/disted/sacs_distance.pdf
Distance education is oftentimes referred to as "Distance Learning" as well, and is simply defined as "a field of education focusing on the andragogy and pedagogy, instructional systems, and technology which endeavor to deliver an education to students who are not physically in a classroom or campus setting." In its simplest terms, it means earning a degree online.
The use of electronic (i.e. computers) and printed media enable the student to pursue their education without attending classes on a college or university campus. They are enabled to communicate and study at the times they select, through various technologies that allow them to interact in real time and through many different ways using the internet.
Additionally, distance education courses do not require any physical presence on-site for reasons inclusive of taking examinations that are considered to be blended or hybrid courses of study.
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AMAURY ALMAGUER SEVILLA
DISTANCE EDUCATION - an educational process and system in which all or a significant proportion of the teaching is carried out by someone or something removed in space and time from the learner. Distance education requires structured planning, well-designed courses special instructional techniques and methods of communication by electronic and other technology, as well as specific organizational and administrative arrangements.
DISTANCE LEARNING - a system and a process that connects learners to distributed learning resources. Distance learning can take a variety of forms, all distance learning, however, is characterized by (a) separation/distance of place and/or time between instructor and learner, amongst learners, and/or between learners and learning resources; and (b) interaction between the learner and the instructor, among learners and/or between learners and learning resources conducted through one or more media.
http://www.unesco.org/education/educprog/lwf/doc/portfolio/definitions.htm
Distance education
Distance education on the other hand is less a philosophy and more a method of education. Students can study in their own time, at the place of their choice (home, work or learning centre), and without face-to-face contact with a teacher. Technology is a critical element of distance education.
Bates, A.W. (2005) Technology, e-Learning and Distance Education London/New York: RoutledgeFalmer.Available http://www.tonybates.ca/2008/07/07/what-is-distance-education/
What is e-Learning?
e-Learning is an umbrella term that describes learning done at a computer, usually connected to a network, giving us the opportunity to learn almost anytime, anywhere.
e-Learning is not unlike any other form of education - and it is widely accepted that e-Learning can be as rich and as valuable as the classroom experience or even more so. With its unique features e-Learning is an experience that leads to comprehension and mastery of new skills and knowledge, just like its traditional counterpart.
http://www.worldwidelearn.com/elearning-essentials/index.html
HILDEBERTO JOSUE PEREZ PEREZ
DISTANCE LEARNING DEFINITIONS 1 "The acquisition of knowledge and skills through mediated information and instruction, encompassing all technologies and other forms of learning at a distance." USDLA 2 “Distance education is planned learning that normally occurs in a different place from teaching and as a result requires special techniques of course design, special instructional techniques, special methods of communication by electronic and other technology, as well as special organizational and administrative arrangements" by Greg Kearsley (1996) 3 “The process of extending learning, or delivering instructional resource-sharing opportunities, to locations away from a classroom, building or site, to another classroom, building or site by using video, audio, computer, multimedia communications, or some combination of these with other traditional delivery methods." The ITC definition http://www.uwex.edu/disted/definition.cfm
DELIA YAMILE MARQUEZ NAVARRO
Definition 1:
The USDLA definition: “The acquisition of knowledge and skills through mediated information and instruction, encompassing all technologies and other forms of learning at a distance."
http://www.usdla.org/html/aboutUs/vmd.htm
Definition 2:
The California Distance Learning Project's definition is: "Distance Learning (DL) is an instructional delivery system which connects learners with educational resources. DL provides educational access to learners not enrolled in educational institutions and can augment the learning opportunities of current students. The implementation of DL is a process which uses available resources and will evolve to incorporate emerging technologies."
http://www.cdlponline.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=whatis
Definition 3:
As defined by Michael Moore, then director of The American Center for the Study of Distance Education, Penn State: "Distance education is planned learning that normally occurs in a different place from teaching and as a result requires special techniques of course design, special instructional techniques, special methods of communication by electronic and other technology, as well as special organizational and administrative arrangements"
http://www.uwex.edu/disted/definition.cfm
OLIVIA ARELLANO RAMIREZ
concepts for Distance Education
“The process of extending learning or delivering instructional resource-sharing opportunities to
locations away from a classroom, building or site, to another classroom, building or site by using
video, audio, computer, multimedia, communications, or some combination of these with other
traditional delivery methods.”
http://144.162.197.250/definition.htm
Distance education is defined as institution-based formal education where the learning group is separated, and where interactive telecommunications systems are used to connect learners, resources, and instructors.
In a time where distance education is becoming widely utilized across the globe, this at-a-glace approach makes it easier than ever to respond to the growing demand and questions about this subject matter.
ttp://www.amazon.ca/Distance-Education-Definition-Glossary-Terms/dp/1607521385
Distance education is defined, for the purposes of accreditation review, as a formal educational
Process in which the majority of the instruction occurs when student and instructor are not in the same place. Instruction may be synchronous or asynchronous. Distance education may employ
Correspondence study, or audio, video,o r computer technologies.
http://www.nova.edu/ocean/disted/sacs_distance.pdf
CHRISTIAN LIZETH ZEPEDA VARGAS
Definition 1
Distance learning is the process of transferring knowledge to learners (students) who are separated from the instructor (teacher) by time and/or physical distance and are making use of technology components, such as the Internet, video, CD's, tapes, and other forms of technology to accomplish learning.
Distance Learning Colleges Guide (2005). What is Distance Learning? Highlighting accredited online degrees and colleges. Available in http://www.distance-learning-college-guide.com/what-is-distance-learning.html
Definition 2
The terms 'distance education' and' open learning' have been used in different contexts with some what different meanings. Distance Education has been defined as an educational process in which a significant proportion of the teaching is conducted by someone removed in space and/or time from the learner. Distance Education programmes have often used a combination of educational media, old and new, varying from print to broadcasts to audio and video recordings, and included opportunities for face to face study as well as learning from recorded material.
Lajpat Nagar. (1997). Concepts of Distance Education and Open Learning. National Informatics Centre. Available in http://www.education.nic.in/cd50years/g/52/4j/524J0401.htm
Definition 3
Dohmen (1977) defines distance education as "a systematically organised form of self-study in which student counselling, the presentation of learning material and securing and supervising of students' success is carried out by a team of teachers, each of whom has responsibilities. It is made possible at a distance by means of media which can cover long distances".
Unit 1 Distance Education: Concept and Scope. Available in http://www.egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/25006/1/Unit1.pdf
EBER NATAN TORIZ GARCIA
1.- A type of education, typically college-level, where students work on their own at home or at the office and communicate with faculty and other students via e-mail, electronic forums, videoconferencing, chat rooms, bulletin boards, instant messaging and other forms of computer-based communication.
Most distance learning programs include a computer-based training (CBT) system and communications tools to produce a virtual classroom. Because the Internet and World Wide Web are accessible from virtually all computer platforms, they serve as the foundation for many distance learning systems.
http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/D/distance_learning.html
2.- Distance education, or distance learning, is a field of education that focuses on the pedagogy, technology, and instructional system designs that aim to deliver education to students who are not physically "on site". According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, it “is a process to create and provide access to learning when the source of information and the learners are separated by time and distance, or both.”[1] In other words, distance learning is the process of creating an educational experience of equal qualitative value for the learner to best suit their needs outside the classroom. Distance education courses that require a physical on-site presence for any reason including the taking of examinations is considered to be a hybrid or blended course of study. This emerging technology is becoming widely used in universities and institutions around the globe. With the recent trend of technological advance, distance learning is becoming more recognized for its potential in providing individualized attention and communication with students internationally. The most widely cited pedagogical theory of distance education is that of "transactional distance" [2].
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distance_education
3.- California Distance Learning Project: What is Distance Learning?
The California Distance Learning Project's definition is: "Distance Learning (DL) is an instructional delivery system which connects learners with educational resources. DL provides educational access to learners not enrolled in educational institutions and can augment the learning opportunities of current students. The implementation of DL is a process which uses available resources and will evolve to incorporate emerging technologies."
http://www.uwex.edu/disted/definition.cfm
RAQUEL GALLEGOS CASTELLANOS
Distance Education
Distance education is defined, for the purposes of accreditation review, as a formal educational process in which the majority of the instruction occurs when student and instructor are not in the same place. Instruction may be synchronous or asynchronous. Distance education may employ correspondence study, or audio, video, or computer technologies. The Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools 1866 Southern Lane
Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, Distance Education: Definition and principles. A policy statement. Available in http://www.nova.edu/ocean/disted/sacs_distance.pdf
Teaching and learning in which learning normally occurs in a different place from teaching. Michael G. Moore and Kay Shattuck. World Campus Faculty Resources. Glossary of Distance Education Terms. Available in https://courses.worldcampus.psu.edu/public/faculty/DEGlossary.shtml
A form of education that is conducted over a distance. Often the instructors and students rarely if ever see each other. Examples of distance education are online education, telecourses, and hybrid courses. Black River Technical College. Distance Education Glossary. Available in http://de.blackrivertech.org/FAQs/Glossary.htm
TANYA ODETTE PEDRAZA LOPEZ
What is Distance Education?
Courses that are taught at a distance using educational technology are referred to as distance education classes.
Distance Education is characterized by:
§ Physical and/or time separation of the student and the instructor during the majority of class
§ The use of educational technology to bring together the student and instructor and to transmit course content
§ Two-way communication between the instructor and student (Verduin and Clark, 1991)
http://www.boisestate.edu/distance/whatis.shtml
What is Distance Education?
Within a context of rapid technological change and shifting market conditions, the American education system is challenged with providing increased educational opportunities without increased budgets. Many educational institutions are answering this challenge by developing distance education programs. At its most basic level, distance education takes place when a teacher and student(s) are separated by physical distance, and technology (i.e., voice, video, data, and print), often in concert with face-to-face communication, is used to bridge the instructional gap. These types of programs can provide adults with a second chance at a college education, reach those disadvantaged by limited time, distance or physical disability, and update the knowledge base of workers at their places of employment.
http://uidaho.edu/eo/dist1.html
Distance Education
Off-campus education, also known as distance education or external study, provides an opportunity for you to study if you are unable to attend university due to work, family commitments or other reasons.
Distance education allows you to arrange your study around your work and family commitments. Your understanding of the subjects you are studying will be enhanced by access to online units, CDROMs, DVDs, text books and other reference material. Support and communication between lecturers and students is available via email, online discussions and chat, telephone, and on campus intensive schools. UNE provides web-based facilities which allow you to send questions, submit assignments, order library books, check your grades and access other resources, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
http://www.une.edu.au/about/off-campus-ed/
ROSA NEREIDA CARRIZALES JIMENEZ
On line Education:
Definition #1
The Garrison and Shale definition of distance education (1987a, p. 10-11) offers a minimum set of criteria and allows more flexibility. They suggest that:
* Distance education implies that the majority of educational communication between teacher and student occurs non contiguously
* Distance education involves two-way communication between teacher and student for the purpose of facilitating and supporting the educational process
* Distance education uses technology to mediate the necessary two-way communication.
Garrison & Shale (1987) IPSE Research in Distance Education by Michael Jeffries. Assistant Director of Educational Services, IHETS. Available in:
http://www.digitalschool.net/edu/DL_history_mJeffries.html
Definition #2
* The separation of teacher and learner during at least a majority of each instructional process.
* The use of educational media to unite teacher and learner and carry course content.
* The provision of two-way communication between teacher, tutor, or educational agency and learner.
Task Force on Distance Education, 1992. "Report of the Task Force on Distance Education," The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, November. Published electronically in DEOSNEWS 3:7 and 3:8 (July 1993, August 1993) Available in: http://www.studyoverseas.com/distance/distance1.htm
Definition #3
Is a learning experience delivered via a computer and the Internet. Course work is conducted through electronic forums, discussion groups, external resources, quizzes, social rooms, and online submitted assignments. Learning activities also include pairwork, small group work and project work and throughout the course you have the guidance of one of our professional online tutors.
British Council Available in:
http://www.britishcouncil.org/turkey-english-teacher-training-online-what-is-online-learning.htm
KARLA JANETTE RANGEL CAMPINO
What is distance education?
Courses that are taught at a distance using educational technology are referred to as distance education classes.
Online Journal of What is distance education?. Available in
http://www.boisestate.edu/distance/whatis.shtml
What is Distance Education?
Within a context of rapid technological change and shifting market conditions, the American education system is challenged with providing increased educational opportunities without increased budgets. Many educational institutions are answering this challenge by developing distance education programs. At its most basic level, distance education takes place when a teacher and student(s) are separated by physical distance, and technology (i.e., voice, video, data, and print), often in concert with face-to-face communication, is used to bridge the instructional gap. These types of programs can provide adults with a second chance at a college education, reach those disadvantaged by limited time, distance or physical disability, and update the knowledge base of workers at their places of employment.
Online Journal of DISTANCE EDUCATION AR A GLANCE GUIDE:1 Distance Education: An Overview. Available in http://uidaho.edu/eo/dist1.html
What is distance education?
Distance education is instruction that occurs when the instructor and student are separated by distance or time, or both. A wide array of technologies are currently used to link the instructor and student. Courses are offered via videotape, broadcast television, ITFS (instructional television fixed service), microwave, satellite, interactive video, audio tapes, audioconferencing, CD-ROM, and, increasingly, computer networking—including e-mail, the Internet, and its World Wide Web.
Online Journal of What distance learners need to know. What is distance education?. Available in http://www.wcet.info/resources/publications/conguide/conguida.htm
What is distance education?
Distance education, also called distance learning, has existed for centuries. It involves obtaining knowledge outside of the traditional avenues of attendance at learned institutions. Some recent definitions have focused on it as a new development, involving advanced technology. A few have even sought to define it in terms of a single technology ¯ usually the one they are reviewing or marketing. (North 1993) Others have viewed it simply as a recent extension of the classroom environment into a remote location. (Long dist tech 1990) Such definitions have proven too restrictive and fail to recognize the actual needs of distance education users or providers.
Online Journal of The Evolution of Distance Learning. Available in http://sqzm14.ust.hk/distance/distance-1.html
What is distance education?
Distance education, flexible learning or study by correspondence offer the opportunity to undertake a course of study while balancing other commitments. This mode of study means that you can undertake a course of study without having to attend lectures ‘on campus’. You can study from home or in a remote area without having to relocate. You can be a part time or full time student. You may choose to do your entire course by distance education or choose to do some by distance and a component face to face.
Online Journal of Distance education & flexible learning delivery. Available in
http://www.goingtouni.gov.au/Main/CoursesAndProviders/GettingStarted/DistanceEducationFlexibleLearningDelivery/Default.htm
KARINA OLGUIN JIMENEZ
Distance Learning is when coursework occurs outside the standard classroom. Generally, professor and student are separated by geography. Coursework, lectures, class discussions, and testing is accomplished through a variety of media, including DVDs, Web Cams, Television and Radio broadcasts, and more.
available on http://www.distancelearninginfo.com/
Distance learning occurs when there is a separation between the instructor and the student, usually due to geographical or time concerns that prevent the student from attending an on-campus course. Often, electronic means are used to bridge this gap and distribute educational material though distance learning programs using printed and mailed materials have existed for well over a hundred years. These programs have usually been specially designed to help best meet the needs and requirements that arise when learning is taking place outside of a traditional classroom setting.
available on http://www.distancelearningnet.com/what-is-distance-learning/
Distance education brings together students and teachers separated by geographical distance. Many distance education programs operate online, allowing quality student-teacher interaction through live forums, chat, and e-mail. available on http://www.distance-education.org/
RUBEN VASQUEZ GOMEZ
Definition I: distance education as a means for educational institutions to survive in an economically difficult environment:
Acording to Kirkpatrick and Jakupec (1999) distance education is where “providing […] flexible learning environments meets the needs of adult learners and at the same time delivers education providers and effective means of survival in an increasingly competitive marketplace”. (, cited on Maddux, Ewing-Taylor & LaMont Johnson, 2002 p. 10).
Definition II: distance education as a merge of education with communicational technologies:
Since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution in the nineteenth century, advances in technology have provided people with the means for a new form of education, known today as distance education. In recent decades the wondrous array of electronic communications technology has given distance education new status. It seems to have something to offer almost everyone” (Harry, John & Keegan, 2003, p. 1)
Definition III:
“Distance education is defined as institution-based, formal education where the learning group is separated, and where interactive telecommunications systems are used to connect learners, resources, and instructors (Simonson, Smaldino, Albright, & Zvacek 2006a, cited on Schlosser, Simonson, 2006, p. 1).
Three concepts related to distance education:
I. Adaptive hypermedia: using a user profile or other means to identify what the user’s specific needs are, and then adapting the media to address that user’s needs, For example, adaptive hypermedia might provide text scaled to different reading levels or images that provide a localized example of a learning concept (Schlosser, Simonson, 2006, p. 31).
II. ALN: Asynchronous Learning Network: A form of distance learning that uses computer-networking technology, especially the Internet, for instructional activities (Schlosser, Simonson, 2006, p. 33).
III. Baud: A unit for measuring the digital transmission speed of any data. One baud equals one bit per second. 300 baud is low while 33,600 baud is fast. (2) The transmission rate at which data flows between computers, it is synonymous with bits per second (bps) (Schlosser, Simonson, 2006, p. 35).
Maddux, C. D., Ewing-Taylor, J., LaMont Johnson, D. (2002). Distance education, issues and concerns. Retrieved from
Harry, K., John, M., Keegan, D. (2003). Distance education: new perspectives. Retrieved from
Schlosser, L. A., Simonson, M. (2006). Distance education, definitions and glossary of terms. Retrieved from:
Some minor definitions:
*I call the following definitions minimal because they are too broad and do not really give any information, the mayor definitions are the ones in the first part, that are from published sources and not from glossaries.
Credit-granting education or training courses delivered to remote (off-campus) location(s) via audio, video, or computer technologies, such as the ...
www.usnews.com/articles/education/e-learning/2008/01/10/elearn-glossary.html
A formal learning activity which occurs when students and instructor are separated by geographic distance or by time, often supported by communications technology such as television, videotape, computers, email, mail, or interactive videoconferencing.
www.netnet.org/students/student%20glossary.htm
Educational situation in which the instructor and students are separated by time, location, or both. Education or training courses are delivered to remote locations via synchronous or asynchronous means of instruction, including written correspondence, text, graphics, audio- and videotape, CD ...
www3.imperial.ac.uk/ict/services/teachingandresearchservices/elearning/aboutelearning/elearningglossary
MARIA LUISA VELAZCO VILLASEÑOR
1st definition. “Distance education is defined as institutional-based, formal education where the learning group is separated, and where interactive telecommunications systems are used to connect learners, resources, and instructors,” (Simonson, Smaldino, Albright & Zvacek, 2006, p. 32).
http://edrev.asu.edu/reviews/rev546.htm
2nd definition.Distance education means instruction in which the instructor and student are separated by distance and interact through the assistance of communication technology.
http://cms.cerritos.edu/ic/de-standards#I
3rd definition.Distance education is defined as all credit and non-credit education and training activities that are delivered via any electronic means.
http://www.sdbor.edu/euc/definition.htm
ZENIA LOPEZ LARES
Definition of distance education:
Distance learning gives you the flexibility to design your studies to suit your needs. Whether you are looking to launch your career with one of our professionally accredited degrees or expand your horizons through single subject study, CSU allows you to balance an online supported education around your work, your family and your lifestyle.
Charles Sturt University (2010)http://www.csu.edu.au/study/distance-education/.
Distance education allows you to arrange your study around your work and family commitments. Your understanding of the subjects you are studying will be enhanced by access to online units, CDROMs, DVDs, text books and other reference material.
UNE university (2009) http://www.une.edu.au/about/off-campus-ed/.
Distance education is simple enough: Students and teachers are separated by distance and sometimes by time. This contrast with the ancient tutorial in which a teacher and an individual learner met at the same time and place and the more familiar contemporary model of instruction in a class room, where a teacher talks to a group of learners, all together at the same time in the same place.
Michael G. Moore and Greg K. (2005) http://www.amazon.com/Distance-Education-Michael-G-Moore/dp/0534264964#reader_0534264964.
MICHELLE ALEXANDRA RUIZ AVILA
Distance education. The type of education where the instructor and the students are in physically separate locations. It can be either synchronous or asynchronous, and can include correspondence, video or satellite broadcasts, or e-Learning. It usually implies the higher education level.
http://www.justcolleges.com/elearn/glossary.htm
Distance education. A mode of education where tudents study off campus using University study materials and are not required to attend regular lectures, tutorials, seminars, laboratory or practical classes but residential schools or other specific attendance's may be prescribed.
http://www.csu.edu.au/division/student-admin/glossary.htm
Distance education. A planned teaching/learning experience that uses a wide spectrum of technologies to reach learners at a distance and is designed to encourage learner interaction and certification of learning.
http://www.uwex.edu/ics/design/glossary.htm
ADAN INZUNZA ACOSTA
Definitions:
counselors
Specialists in learning who help individual students with academic or personal problems that interfere with learning. In North American institutions the term "advisor" is more commonly used. Quite often course instructors are required to provide advising.
G. Moore & Shattuck (2001) Distance Education Terms. Pennsylvania State University
https://courses.worldcampus.psu.edu/public/faculty/DEGlossary.shtml
curriculum model
The structure in which a program of study is offered. Distance education courses of study are divided into either a subject-matter-oriented curriculum model or a competency-oriented model. The distinction is an important consideration for design, delivery, and assessment. (See Inglis, Ling, & Joosten (1999) p. 69)
G. Moore & Shattuck (2001) Distance Education Terms. Pennsylvania State University
https://courses.worldcampus.psu.edu/public/faculty/DEGlossary.shtml
learner autonomy
"Concept that learners have different capacities for making decisions regarding their own learning." Relates to the structure and interactive expectations of a distance education course. A key element in adult learning. (See Moore & Kearsley (1996) pp. 24-25, 204-205)
G. Moore & Shattuck (2001) Distance Education Terms. Pennsylvania State University
https://courses.worldcampus.psu.edu/public/faculty/DEGlossary.shtml
Concepts of Distance Education
mu concepts:
"La educación superior abierta y a distancia significa algo más que trascender los muros del aula y la automatización de procesos académicos y administrativos. Implica una propuesta educativa flexible y un modelo pertinente y de calidad para hacer posible, con el apoyo de las Tecnologías de la Información y de la Comunicación (TIC), un aprendizaje independiente y colaborativo."
Secretaria de Educación Pública, Extraido de: http://148.247.220.7/index.php/cau/descgen.html
al 28 de febreo de 2010, última actualización: enero de 2010
"Determining the nature and purpose of distance education—and defining its appropriate role—can be difficult because it requires that institutions locate themselves in the midst of multiple issues: technological advances, pedagogical change, business model change, organizational adaptability, knowledge management, and increased access to education. Some assert that distance education represents a strategic "inflection point" for higher education, signaling the fundamental transformation of education as we know it.
If we are clear about the problem we are trying to solve and whom we wish to serve with distance education, we will be able to make better decisions regarding it. Distance education is fundamentally an education issue. Viewed in this light, it offers students and faculty an alternative to our still-rich residential tradition, one which need not threaten the current tradition but can work alongside it to broaden the number and types of people with access to an education, and thus help to serve us all."
Diana G. Oblinger "The Nature and Purpose of Distance Education" The Technology Source, March/April 2000. Available online at http://ts.mivu.org/default.asp?show=article&id=1034
at February 28th, 2010
Teaster and Blieszner (1999) say “the term distance learning has been applied to many instructional methods: however, its primary distinction is that the teacher and the learner are separate in space and possibly time” (pg. 741)
Doug Valentine In Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, Volume V, NumberIII, Fall 2002
State University of West Georgia, Distance Education Center
http://www.westga.edu/~distance/ojdla/fall53/valentine53.html
at February 28th, 2010
"La educación superior abierta y a distancia significa algo más que trascender los muros del aula y la automatización de procesos académicos y administrativos. Implica una propuesta educativa flexible y un modelo pertinente y de calidad para hacer posible, con el apoyo de las Tecnologías de la Información y de la Comunicación (TIC), un aprendizaje independiente y colaborativo."
Secretaria de Educación Pública, Extraido de: http://148.247.220.7/index.php/cau/descgen.html
al 28 de febreo de 2010, última actualización: enero de 2010
"Determining the nature and purpose of distance education—and defining its appropriate role—can be difficult because it requires that institutions locate themselves in the midst of multiple issues: technological advances, pedagogical change, business model change, organizational adaptability, knowledge management, and increased access to education. Some assert that distance education represents a strategic "inflection point" for higher education, signaling the fundamental transformation of education as we know it.
If we are clear about the problem we are trying to solve and whom we wish to serve with distance education, we will be able to make better decisions regarding it. Distance education is fundamentally an education issue. Viewed in this light, it offers students and faculty an alternative to our still-rich residential tradition, one which need not threaten the current tradition but can work alongside it to broaden the number and types of people with access to an education, and thus help to serve us all."
Diana G. Oblinger "The Nature and Purpose of Distance Education" The Technology Source, March/April 2000. Available online at http://ts.mivu.org/default.asp?show=article&id=1034
at February 28th, 2010
Teaster and Blieszner (1999) say “the term distance learning has been applied to many instructional methods: however, its primary distinction is that the teacher and the learner are separate in space and possibly time” (pg. 741)
Doug Valentine In Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, Volume V, NumberIII, Fall 2002
State University of West Georgia, Distance Education Center
http://www.westga.edu/~distance/ojdla/fall53/valentine53.html
at February 28th, 2010
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